# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Article 23: Exhaust systems


In every vessel of 12 metres in length and over to which these Rules apply the exhaust pipes and silencers of every internal combustion engine shall be adequately cooled or lagged to protect persons on board the vessel.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/article/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/article-23
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